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Project: Sailor Earth
Chapter 4: Will the real Moshi please stand up?
By: Tory L. Brown

Legal Stuff: this fan fic is based on the series Sailor Moon, Copyrighted
by Takeuchi Naoko (She really rocks!)  Sailor Earth and Takanera Moshi
belongs to ME!  In this tale we introduce a new villian, someone who could
be anyone...maybe even you....
 

     "Tsukino-san, will you please pay attention!" Haruna-sensei nearly
screamed into a sleeping Usagi's ear.  She sighed, pushing her brown hair
away from her face, every day Usagi either fell asleep, ate in class, or
talked all through a session.  To tell you the truth, Haruna-sensei was
getting pretty annoyed at the fact that Usagi pulled her same tricks day
in and day out.  It was enough to drive a sensei to drink!

     Usagi jumped, sending her books flying helter skelter.  Papers rained 
down upon her sleepy head. "I was paying attention, like I always do!"
Usagi yawned, it always seemed that Haruna-sensei caught her when she was
just taking a little snooze. She wiped the drool forming on the corner of
her mouth, and sat up a little bit higher.  She straightned her clothing
as she looked into the raging eyes of Haruna-sensei, was she in for it
this time!

     Before Haruna-sensei could really turn her wrath on Usagi, a knock
was heard on the class room door. Giving Usagi a warning glance, and with
her meter stick in hand, Haruna-sensei went outside and reentered the room
with a beaming smile on her face.

     "Well class," Haruna-sensei started with a large smile on her face.
"It seems we have a new student with us today!"

     Naru's eyes brightned as she turned to Usagi. "Usagi-chan, wake up
we have a new student joining us!" She grabbed one of Usagi's ponytails
and gave a hard tug, causing Usagi to jump up.  Usagi woke up again,
expecting the brunt of another Usagi caught napping attack again.  She 
peered closer to the door, shaking the sleep out her head.

     "A new student!" Usagi nearly yelled, taking her errant ponytail back
from Naru. "Oh wow, I wonder if it's a girl or a guy. If it's a guy I hope
he's dreamy. Maybe if it's a girl we can go shopping!!!" She rambled on,
Naru pushed her back in her seat as Haruna-sensei went back to the door
and opened it.

     Haruna-sensei turned back towards her class and said, "Class, welcome
Takanera Moshi to 2-1." She turned to the door and whispered, "Ok, Moshi
you can come in."

     Moshi peeked into the classroom, her violet eyes glittering nervously. 
She entered the room wearing her pink fuku from Yakomoto Jr. High.  She
noticed that her fuku was very different from the rest of the girls in the
room.  She straightened her tie and swallowed audibly as she tugged on one
of her black ponytails.  Her mother emerged from the door, pushing Moshi
slightly whispering, "Don't be scared just think of Yakomoto and what
happened there."

     The class all together said, "Youkoso, Moshi-san!"

     Moshi eeped and waved saying, "Ohaiyo Gozaimasu, Minna-san."

     Usagi gasped and jumped up and yelled, "Mo-chan! you're in my class?
Kakkoi!!"

     Moshi screamed and dashed towards Usagi's desk, wrapping her small
arms around Usagi. "This is going to be fun, we're in the same
class!!!"

     Moshi's mother Takanera Miko, smiled and said to Haruna-sensei, "I
think my Mo is going to be just fine, she already knows at least one
student here."

     Haruna-sensei tittered, of all the students for her new one to know,
it had to be Usagi, one of the troublemakers of 2-1. "I just hope Usagi is
a good influence on Moshi, Takanera-san."

     In the back of the class Usagi and Moshi was chatting. "That's your
okaa-san, Mo-chan? She's totemo utsukushiku!" she squinted looking at
Moshi's mother, "You even look like her!"

     Moshi laughed, "Everyone tells us that!" 

     On the two new friends rambled on, discussing food, boys, food and
more about boys until Haruna-sensei called out, "Ok stop disrupting class
you two. Moshi, take the empty desk on Usagi's right." 

     Moshi took her seat at the desk, she smiled and waved to her mom, who
blew a kiss and said, "I'll see you when you get home."

     Haruna-sensei stepped behind her desk and rapped her ruler on the
top. "Ok class now back to what we were doing, Math." The entire class of
2-1 moaned and dragged their heavy books out their desks.  Usagi moaned
and sunk lower into her seat, praying that Haruna-sensei wouldn't call
her.

     "Tsukino-san, take one of the carts and help Moshi retrieve the text
books she'll need for our class," Haruna-sensei said, motioning towards
Usagi. Usagi smiled at Moshi, and jumped up.  Reaching over she grabbed
Moshi's hand and nearly dragged her out of the classroom, grabbing one of
the push carts on her way out.

     "Ouch, that's my arm you're tugging there!" Moshi yelped, rubbing her
shoulder that was flaming with pain.

     "Gomen, I was just excited to be out of Math," Usagi started. "I
can't believe we're in the same class!"

     Moshi smiled. "I can't believe it either, I knew my mom wanted me to
transfer from Yakomoto since we just moved here, she got a new job and
wanted me to be closer to downtown.  I live like two blocks away from you
Usagi-chan!"

     "Ne? You'll have to come meet my family, I've been talking so much 
about you they want to meet you!"

     For the next twenty minutes the pair slowly ranged the sections of
the book room looking for the right books for Moshi.  Baring her fingers
like a cross, Usagi kicked the math textbook onto the cart, causing Moshi
to laugh.  The two took so much time that when Usagi looked at her watch
she gasped. "Uhoh, we better get back to class, or Haruna-sensei will have
the calvary looking for us both!"

     Moshi jumped onto the cart and told Usagi to run and jump on.  They
zoomed down the hallway past Ami-chan's class, 2-5.  They almost made it
to 2-1 until a book flew from the cart and caused one of the wheels to
skip.  In a heap of legs, arms, ponytails and books, They moaned and
picked themselves up.  Moshi's tie was wrapped around Usagi's neck and
Usagi's bow was tangled with one of Moshi's ponytails.  Moshi moaned and
rubbed her shoulder again.

     Entering 2-1 Haruna-sensei turned and said, "It's about time you two
came back, I was about to send the calvary out for you." Moshi and Usagi
snickered, thinking about what was said earlier.

     Taking her books to her desk, Moshi slumped in her seat, wondering
what subject was up next.  When Haruna-sensei wrote 'BIOLOGY EXAM' on the
board, Moshi jumped up, excited.  "Class, we will be having our Biology
exam tomorrow, I hope you all studied, including you Usagi.  Moshi I want
you to take the exam also to see where your level of understanding biology
is.  We will test on Chapters 1-5, so there isn't that much to worry
about."

     The class started to moan and groan in response.  Moshi flinched as a
small piece of paper connected with her cheek and landing on her desk.
She opened it and it read 'Come to my house, we must study!!!' and on the
bottom was a picture of a small bunny chewing on it's fingernails.  She
turned and saw Usagi staring at her.  She nodded and gathered her
materials for to go home.  She was about to respond to Usagi but then the
bell rang and next thing she knew she was the only student still sitting
at her desk.

     "Moshi, class is over for today, just read up on Biology and we can
talk tomorrow after the exam," Haruna-sensei said smiling.  She never seen
a student after the end of the day bell. "About your fuku, until the
school can assign you one, you can still wear the one from Yakomoto.
Although I'm not sure they might find one to fit you, since you're so
small."

     Moshi blushed. "Hai, Haruna-sensei and I think I'm going to enjoy
class here at Juuban, Ja ne." She waved and went into the hallway where
Usagi was waiting.

     "Soooo," Usagi pressed.

     "So Nan?" Moshi asked, confused.

     "What did Haruna-sensei grill you about!?" Usagi asked, her high
pitched voice growing higher with each word.

     Moshi answered, "That? well she told me I can still wear this fuku
until the school assigns me one, but she said they might not find one that
fit since im so small, and yes I have to take the biology test."

     "Hmm that only gives me a few hours," Usagi said, nibbling at her
bottom lip. "Well since we don't have long, we better move it, let's
go!" Before a loud protest could begin, She grabbed Moshi's arm again and
took off.  They paused near the entrance to change their shoes.  Moshi
opened a small locker with her name written in hiragana.  Inside were her
purple sneakers.  Removing the small white soft shoes, she placed her
sneakers on her feet.  Before she could get the door closed good, Usagi
was dragging poor Moshi behind her. Yelling a goodbye to Naru, Usagi
headed towards her favorite place, the arcade with a poor, yelling
Moshi in tow.

     Once they hit the arcade, Moshi and Usagi greeted Motoki at the front
desk. "Konnichi wa Mo-kun!" Moshi said, giggling.

     "Konnichi wa Mo-chan!" Motoki replied, laughing also at the little
joke they had.

     Usagi blinked. "I don't get it."

     Moshi groaned. "Motoki, Moshi, Mo-kun, Mo-chan...."

     Usagi shrugged, and went to get change.  Moshi groaned again, and
just shook her head.

     The two played almost every game in the arcade. After declaring
victory over her in Sailor V,  Moshi was watching Usagi suck bad at 'My
Little Pony'.  For some odd reason Usagi couldn't get the pony to do what
she wanted it to do.  The air was laced with such declarations like, 'This
Sucks!' because the pony died. Snickering at Usagi's predicament, Moshi
looked over towards the entrance of the arcade.  Her heart jumped in her
throat when she spotted a girl with hair similar to her's.  What made her
heart stop was the odd feeling she was recieving from this girl merely
being in her presence. The girl stopped in front of the arcade window and
peered in.  Moshi stepped a little closer and noticed that the girl was
wearing a pink fuku similar to hers.  'Must be from Yakomoto also' 
she thought, knowing her fuku is worn by many in that area.  The girl
continued on heading towards the  Ice Cream Shoppe.  It piqued her
interest.  Hearing Usagi grumble about dying...again.  She grabbed Usagi
and mentioned Ice Cream.

     "Ice Cream, say no more let's go!" Usagi said racing for the
door.

     Walking towards the shoppe she spotted the girl again, walking ahead
of them in a slow ambling gait.  She was wearing exactly the same thing
Moshi was wearing.  Moshi even saw the twinkle of her earrings and the
flash of a ring.  Her nerves started to prickle, something was wrong and
it wasn't good. She stopped, pulling Usagi behind a tree. "Usagi, contact
the rest of the Senshi now, something is wrong!" She turned back to the
shoppe where the copycat had entered.

     "What? do you mean that girl with the same fuku you're wearing? Come
on Mo-chan, you act as if you're the only girl here from Yakomoto Jr.
High."

     Moshi grabbed Usagi's bow and pulled her face down. "How many people
do YOU know who wears their hair like ours!" she whispered harshly, keeping 
an eye on the girl who was buying a vanilla cone.

     "Uhoh..that is odd," Usagi said, she whipped out her communicator.
"Usagi to Rei, come in now!"

     The picture blinked as Rei's face came into view. "Rei here, Usagi
this better not be about mangas!"

     "Iie Rei-chan, something is up, we've spotted a girl who looks just
like Moshi in the Ice Cream shoppe!

     "Nani! You contacted me about that, so what there are a million girls
that go to Yakomoto Jr. High, Moshi is not the only one with a pinku fuku!"

     Moshi growled and snatched the small viewer from Usagi. "Dammit Rei,
this girl looks EXACTLY like me, she is even wearing my earrings and ring!
Haul your ketsu over to the arcade IZA!" She shoved the communicator back
at Usagi, who was standing with her mouth open.

     Rei sighed and said, "Ok, I'll be at the arcade in about five
minutes, you're lucky I wasn't at home! Rei out."

     Usagi and Moshi stood behind the tree keeping a eye on the copycat.
The copycat was sitting, staring at the cone as if it was a foreign object
of some kind.  They didn't see Minako, Makoto or Ami walking up behind
them.

     Makoto tapped Moshi on the shoulder. "There you are, we've been
looking for you Moshi!" The tall brunette snarled and folded her arms. The
gesture gave off a threatening picture.

     "Yeah, next time you put a choke hold on me I'm going to kick you!"
Minako added, her face turning as red as her bow.

     "I understand you not being interested in your studies, but really
Moshi did you have to throw my books in the mud?" Ami finished quietly.

     The four became involved in a shouting match as Rei finally showed
up. She looked to Usagi for answers.  Usagi quietly filled Rei in on what
was happening until Makoto suddenly punched Moshi in the shoulder.

     "Ouch, damn you! What the hell was that for!" Moshi yowled, her
shoulder was already in pain from Usagi tugging on it earlier. "You ever
do that again and we're going to fight!"

     "Well let's go midget woman!" Makoto responded, bawling up her fists.

     "Hey you two knock it out!" Usagi screamed.

     With a dark look on her face, Minako said, "I knew we should have
never let this twerp join us. She is nothing but trouble!"

     "Iie Minako-chan, this time I think you're wrong.  Moshi isn't to
blame," Ami said, pointing to the door of the Ice Cream Shoppe, where the
girl was making an exit.  The six girls stopped and stared. The copycat
noticed Moshi and ran towards the corner.

     "Let's go!" Rei yelled, and took chase with the other girls in
tow.

     They noticed the girl duck into the alley. Once they noticed no one
watching, they each transformed.  The senshi slowly combed the alley
searching for the girl.  Sailor Earth was looking behind a dumpster when
she heard a scratching like noise.  From behind another dumpster emerged a
copycat Sailor Earth.

     "Moshi Moshi, Sailor Earth." The copycat Sailor Earth smiled, a
wicked grin across it's face.

     Sailor Earth gasped and jumped back. "Dare wa anata?!" She
asked.

     "Atashi Jinsei no senshi, Sailor Earth!" The copycat said, doing a
pose.

     Before Sailor Earth could respond, she felt a sudden rush of heat as
Sailor Mars' Burning Mandala encased her.  She fell to the ground in a
heap.  The heat turned to cold as Mercury's Illusion hit her.  "Yamate! I
am the real Sailor Earth!" She yelled as Venus' Love me chain hit her.
Sailor Earth struggled to stand as Jupiter's Supreme Thunder slammed her
against the dumpster.  She could feel her energy ebb as the fake Sailor
Earth stood in front of her.

     "Arigato for helping, this copycat almost killed me."  It turned
towards the other Senshi.  Sailor Moon ran over and embraced the fake
senshi.

     "As long as you're ok." Sailor Moon turned towards Sailor Earth.  She
removed her tiara and said 'Moon Tiara Action!'  Sailor Earth screamed as
the tiara pierced her midsection, digging deep into her ribs.

     Blood squirted from her mouth as she said, "Seera Muun, I'm the real
Seera Aasu, not her!"  The white bodice of her fuku turned a deep red as
the blood seeped from the jagged wound.

     "Don't listen to her, she's trying to fool you," The copycat
screeched. "Life Force..DRAIN!!!!"   The copycat's life force attack
drained Sailor Earth of all her energy. She transformed back to Moshi and
laid in a pool of her own blood. She turned her head towards Sailor
Jupiter and held out one hand.  Sailor Jupiter snorted and kicked her hand
away.  The senshi with the fake Sailor Earth turned and proceded to leave
the alley.  Moshi began to cry as she could feel herself dying.  She
waited for death to take her and end the pain that wracked her small
body.

The End
Next chapter: Project: Sailor Earth: Chapter 5: Earthly Illusions.

*** Japanese Words used in Chapter Four ***

Okaa -- Mother
Totemo -- Very
Utsukushiku -- Beautiful
Gomen -- Sory
Ne -- It's used when expecting an agreement.  I.e. We won ne? the person
would respone with yes or no
Nan -- What (same as Nani)
-sensei -- Anyone with this added means teacher. I.e. Haruna-sensei
-kun  -- honorific used with boys (-chan is used for girls)
Youkoso -- Welcome!
Kakkoi -- Cool
Pinku - Pink 
Iza -- Now
Anata -- You
Dare -- who
wa -- is
Ketsu -- Ass =^)
Jin no Senshi, Serra Aasu -- Senshi of life, Sailor Earth